Development

A Tale of Two Regions: Understanding the Koshal Movement in Odisha

Type Working paper Title “Interpreting the Demand for Koshala State in Orissa: Development Versus Underdevelopment” Authors Jaya Prakash Pradhan, M. K. Sahoo, Vinoj Abraham & R. K. Mishra…

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Regional Development

Does Foreign Investment Really Help Poor Countries Grow?

Type Journal article Title “Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth in Developing Countries: Further Evidence from Panel Data” Author Jaya Prakash Pradhan Published 2003 · Asian Economic Review,…

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